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Kunkka build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Kunkka wins 49.1% of its 25,236 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Kunkka is played as Mid (pos 2) in 51% of its 69 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Offlane (pos 3) in 45%. Below: starting items, the item build and when its core items come, counters and lane notes – measured from recent pro and Divine+ games and rebuilt as the patch and the meta move.
Data through 2026-10-31 · patch 7.41f · page updated 2026-11-01
Kunkka at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.1% over 25,236 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Support, Disabler, Initiator, Durable, Nuker |
Kunkka abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Kunkka is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 1% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 51% | C | C · picked 1%, banned 1% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 45% | C | C · picked 1%, banned 1% |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 3% | – | – |
Share of the 69 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Kunkka starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
×2
Brought whole by 10% of the 1,842 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
- ×2
Brought whole by 24% of the 1,416 players counted at this position.
Kunkka item build
The items that Divine+ and pro players of this hero complete most often at each position, with the share of games that finished each one.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
100%
86%
74%
57%
51%
49%
26%
23%
35 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 98%
- 81%
- 77%
- 65%
47%- 33%
25%
22 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
- 100%
- 90%
- 71%
- 68%
- 55%
- 39%
- 36%
23%
31 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 95%
- 71%
- 68%
- 61%
- 40%
- 39%
35%
18 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Kunkka counters and matchups
From the Divine+ draft tables the coach drafts with: each number is how many points of win chance the matchup moves when the two heroes meet, with both heroes' own win rates taken out. Only matchups that clearly stand out are listed.
Heroes that are hard on Kunkka
Heroes Kunkka is strong against
Laning against Kunkka
- At level 3, Kunkka deals about 435 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 75 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Kunkka
What is the best item build for Kunkka?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Phase Boots, Bracer, Magic Wand, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Kunkka?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Gauntlets of Strength, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Kunkka?
In Divine+ drafts Kunkka struggles most against Storm Spirit, Bloodseeker, Bristleback.
Which position is Kunkka played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 51% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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